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DN55 LHG

2006 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

260,938 mi
Last recorded260,938 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 LHG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 260,938 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 260,934 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 244,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 244,908 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 225,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both n/s and o/s sill edges slightly damaged and corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 225,238 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both n/s and o/s sill edges slightly damaged and corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 202,400 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 201,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery loose

Pass 7 Mar 2011 143,085 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 141,981 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 94,297 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 94,268 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,397 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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DN55 LHG is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2006 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,115 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN55 LHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DN55 LHG is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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